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Health and Wellness Measles case identified in Spokane County Health District encourages everyone to check measles vaccination status SPOKANE – Local public health officials have confirmed a measles infection in a Spokane County adult. Officials are working to identify how the unvaccinated individual was exposed, but there is no indication of recent travel or contact with a known case. This measles case is not related to the large, national outbreak linked to an amusement park in California, which was declared over on April 17, 2015. Spokane County has not had a documented case of measles since 1994. Most people have immunity to the measles through vaccination, so the risk to the general public is low. But with confirmation of measles virus here, Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) is advising individuals to check their children’s and their own vaccination status and verify that they are up-to-date with the measles mumps rubella (MMR) vaccine. Before receiving the measles diagnosis, the individual was in the following public locations. Anyone who was at the following locations during the times listed was possibly exposed to measles: • Sunday, April 12, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., Qdoba Restaurant, 901 S. Grand, Spokane, WA 99202 • Monday, April 13, 1-6 p.m., North Park Racquet and Athletic Club, 8121 N. Division, Spokane, WA 99208 • Wednesday, April 15, 3:45-7:30 p.m., Franklin Park Urgent Care, 5904 N. Division, Spokane 99208 See measles, 8B
Forget fad diets and focus on health If you recently committed to managing your weight or dieting, it may be time to change your approach. For long-term results, ditch fad dieting and adopt a balanced approach to eating with a focus on healthy foods. Being healthy isn’t just about fitting into skinny jeans. According to a recent national survey, there are many reasons why women consider dieting: 68 percent want to improve their health, 51 percent want to look their best, and 39 percent want to have more energy. With these goals in mind, it may not come as a surprise that survey participants reported being on an average of nine diets in their lifetimes. In fact, 76 percent of American women who have dieted admit to having tried a fad diet. However, nearly two out of three women believe fad diets are difficult to maintain. What’s more, these diets may even be unhealthy, according to the Weight-control Information Network (WIN). Some fad diets fail to provide your body with the nutrients your body needs.
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A majority of people want to lose weight to improve their health.
In addition, sustained rapid weight loss can increase your risk of gallbladder problems, and heart problems can result from consuming too few calories for too long. To maintain a healthy weight and healthier lifestyle, the experts at WIN suggest focusing on establishing these healthy habits: • Choose healthy foods, with a diet rich in fruits and
veggies. • Manage calorie intake and portion size. Keep on track by using a smaller plate, paying close attention to nutrition labels and weighing portions on a scale. • Make exercise part of your daily life. Even activities such as gardening or taking the stairs can make a difference.
Managing your metabolism – how your body uses calories – is another key to healthy eating. Eating foods that deliver plenty of protein and fiber are all keys to maximizing your metabolism. When it comes to healthy food, look for wholesome, nutritious options, even when you snack, such as nuts, fruits and vegetables.
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